Trout may be removed from 7 lakes to help out frogs 15 September 08

This Tahoe Daily Tribune Article explains why the Forest Service is considering removing fish to protect frogs in the Desolation Wilderness.

The proposal is part of an attempt to restore Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog populations to the wilderness area and could affect Ralston Lake, Tamarack Lake, Cagwin Lake, Margery Lake, Lucille Lake, Le Conte Lake, Jabu Lake and their associated ponds and streams, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.

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